Wounded Ginobili

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Sometimes it seems like the Spurs' Manu Ginobili is hurt more than he's healthy. Here's a look back at some of his more memorable injuries. The Spurs' Manu Ginobili falls to the court during the first quarter against the Seattle SuperSonics in Seattle on Nov. 7, 2004. less

Sometimes it seems like the Spurs' Manu Ginobili is hurt more than he's healthy. Here's a look back at some of his more memorable injuries. The Spurs' Manu Ginobili falls to the court during the first quarter ... more

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The Phoenix Suns' Steve Nash drives through the defense of the Spurs' Manu Ginobili during the first quarter of Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals at the SBC Center on May 30, 2005.

The Phoenix Suns' Steve Nash drives through the defense of the Spurs' Manu Ginobili during the first quarter of Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals at the SBC Center on May 30, 2005.

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The Spurs' Manu Ginobili looks up after falling during the first quarter of Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals in San Antonio on May 30, 2005.

The Spurs' Manu Ginobili looks up after falling during the first quarter of Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals in San Antonio on May 30, 2005.

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The Spurs' Manu Ginobili lifts himself off the court after crashing to the floor during the second quarter of Game 6 of the NBA Finals at the SBC Center on June 21, 2005.

The Spurs' Manu Ginobili lifts himself off the court after crashing to the floor during the second quarter of Game 6 of the NBA Finals at the SBC Center on June 21, 2005.

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The Spurs' Manu Ginobili lies on the court in pain after spraining his ankle in a game against the Miami Heat on Jan. 20, 2006, at American Airlines Arena in Miami.

The Spurs' Manu Ginobili lies on the court in pain after spraining his ankle in a game against the Miami Heat on Jan. 20, 2006, at American Airlines Arena in Miami.

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The Spurs' Manu Ginobili grimaces in pain after falling to the floor during a game in Miami against the Heat on Jan. 20, 2006. Ginobili left the game with a sprained ankle as the Spurs won 101-94.

The Spurs' Manu Ginobili grimaces in pain after falling to the floor during a game in Miami against the Heat on Jan. 20, 2006. Ginobili left the game with a sprained ankle as the Spurs won 101-94.

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The Spurs' Tim Duncan checks on teammate Manu Ginobili after Ginobili was hit in the lip during the second game of the Spurs' Western Conference semifinals series against the Dallas Mavericks on May 9, 2006 at the AT&T Center. less

The Spurs' Tim Duncan checks on teammate Manu Ginobili after Ginobili was hit in the lip during the second game of the Spurs' Western Conference semifinals series against the Dallas Mavericks on May 9, 2006 at ... more

The Phoenix Suns' Steve Nash loses control of the ball as the Spurs' Manu Ginobili defends in the second half of Game 3 of the Western Conference Semifinals on May 12, 2007, at the AT&T Center.

The Phoenix Suns' Steve Nash loses control of the ball as the Spurs' Manu Ginobili defends in the second half of Game 3 of the Western Conference Semifinals on May 12, 2007, at the AT&T Center.

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The Spurs' Manu Ginobili collides with the Phoenix Suns' Raja Bell during Game 3 of the Western Conference Semifinals on May 12, 2007, at the AT&T Center. The collision resulted in an injury to Ginobili's left eye. less

The Spurs' Manu Ginobili collides with the Phoenix Suns' Raja Bell during Game 3 of the Western Conference Semifinals on May 12, 2007, at the AT&T Center. The collision resulted in an injury to Ginobili's left ... more

The Spurs' Manu Ginobili is helped off the court by teammates Jacque Vaughn (left) and Fabricio Oberto after Ginobili collided with the Phoenix Suns' Raja Bell during Game 3 of the Western Conference Semifinals on May 12, 2007, at the AT&T Center. The collision resulted in an injury to Ginobili's left eye. less

The Spurs' Manu Ginobili is helped off the court by teammates Jacque Vaughn (left) and Fabricio Oberto after Ginobili collided with the Phoenix Suns' Raja Bell during Game 3 of the Western Conference Semifinals ... more

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The Spurs' Manu Ginobili reacts after being inadvertently hit in the eye in the second half of Game 3 of the Western Conference Semifinals against the Phoenix Suns on May 12, 2007, at the AT&T Center.

The Spurs' Manu Ginobili reacts after being inadvertently hit in the eye in the second half of Game 3 of the Western Conference Semifinals against the Phoenix Suns on May 12, 2007, at the AT&T Center.

The Spurs' Manu Ginobili sits on the bench on May 12, 2007, at the AT&T Center after colliding with the Phoenix Suns' Raja Bell during Game 3 of the Western Conference Semifinals. The Spurs won 108-101 to lead the series 2-1. less

The Spurs' Manu Ginobili sits on the bench on May 12, 2007, at the AT&T Center after colliding with the Phoenix Suns' Raja Bell during Game 3 of the Western Conference Semifinals. The Spurs won 108-101 to lead ... more

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The Spurs' Manu Ginobili puts ice on his left eye after colliding with the Phoenix Suns' Raja Bell during Game 3 of the Western Conference Semifinals on May 12, 2007, at the AT&T Center.

The Spurs' Manu Ginobili puts ice on his left eye after colliding with the Phoenix Suns' Raja Bell during Game 3 of the Western Conference Semifinals on May 12, 2007, at the AT&T Center.

Photo: WILLIAM LUTHER, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS

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The Spurs' Manu Ginobili shows the signs of his collision with the Phoenix Suns' Raja Bell during Game 3 of the Western Conference Semifinals on May 12, 2007, at the AT&T Center. The Spurs won 108-101 to lead the series 2-1. less

The Spurs' Manu Ginobili shows the signs of his collision with the Phoenix Suns' Raja Bell during Game 3 of the Western Conference Semifinals on May 12, 2007, at the AT&T Center. The Spurs won 108-101 to lead ... more

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Spurs guard Manu Ginobili appears with an injured left eye after he collided with Phoenix Suns guard Raja Bell during the fourth quarter of the Western Conference Semifinals in San Antonio on May 12, 2007. San Antonio won 108-101. less

Spurs guard Manu Ginobili appears with an injured left eye after he collided with Phoenix Suns guard Raja Bell during the fourth quarter of the Western Conference Semifinals in San Antonio on May 12, 2007. San ... more

Spurs guard Manu Ginobili waits to recover the loose ball as Utah Jazz guard Deron Williams falls to the court during first half action in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals in Salt Lake City on May 28, 2007. less

Spurs guard Manu Ginobili waits to recover the loose ball as Utah Jazz guard Deron Williams falls to the court during first half action in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals in Salt Lake City on May 28, ... more

Argentina's Manu Ginobili reacts after injuring his ankle during the first half of a semifinal game against Team USA at the 2008 Beijing Olympics on Aug. 22, 2008 in Beijing, China. The USA won 101-81.

Argentina's Manu Ginobili reacts after injuring his ankle during the first half of a semifinal game against Team USA at the 2008 Beijing Olympics on Aug. 22, 2008 in Beijing, China. The USA won 101-81.

Argentina's Manu Ginobili (right) reacts after injuring his ankle during the first half of a semifinal game against Team USA at the 2008 Beijing Olympics on Aug. 22, 2008 in Beijing, China. The USA won 101-81.

Argentina's Manu Ginobili (right) reacts after injuring his ankle during the first half of a semifinal game against Team USA at the 2008 Beijing Olympics on Aug. 22, 2008 in Beijing, China. The USA won 101-81.

Argentina's Manu Ginobili holds his ankle after he was injured against Team USA during the first quarter of their men's semifinal basketball game at the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing. Ginobili, who helped lead Argentina to a bronze medal in the Beijing Olympics, needed surgery to repair the ligament injury in his left ankle. less

Argentina's Manu Ginobili holds his ankle after he was injured against Team USA during the first quarter of their men's semifinal basketball game at the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing. Ginobili, who helped ... more

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The Spurs' Manu Ginobili dives to the floor for a loose ball against the Memphis Grizzlies at the AT&T Center on Nov. 28, 2008.

The Spurs' Manu Ginobili dives to the floor for a loose ball against the Memphis Grizzlies at the AT&T Center on Nov. 28, 2008.

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The Spurs' Manu Ginobili reacts after being fouled by the Boston Celtics' Kevin Garnett at the AT&T Center on Nov. 3, 2009.

The Spurs' Manu Ginobili reacts after being fouled by the Boston Celtics' Kevin Garnett at the AT&T Center on Nov. 3, 2009.

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The Spurs' Manu Ginobili waves to the crowd during a break in action against the Washington Wizards at the AT&T Center on Nov. 21, 2009. Ginobili was sidelined with a strained left groin.

The Spurs' Manu Ginobili waves to the crowd during a break in action against the Washington Wizards at the AT&T Center on Nov. 21, 2009. Ginobili was sidelined with a strained left groin.

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The Spurs' Manu Ginobili is fouled by the Sacramento Kings' Donte Greene during a scramble for the ball at the AT&T Center on Dec. 9, 2009. The Spurs won 118-106.

The Spurs' Manu Ginobili is fouled by the Sacramento Kings' Donte Greene during a scramble for the ball at the AT&T Center on Dec. 9, 2009. The Spurs won 118-106.

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The Spurs' Manu Ginobili holds his nose after he was fouled during play against the Dallas Mavericks in the third quarter of Game 4 of a first-round NBA playoff series on April 25, 2010, in San Antonio. Ginobili played the game with a broken nose. San Antonio won 92-89. less

The Spurs' Manu Ginobili holds his nose after he was fouled during play against the Dallas Mavericks in the third quarter of Game 4 of a first-round NBA playoff series on April 25, 2010, in San Antonio. ... more

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The Spurs' Manu Ginobili leaves the court after being hit in the nose during the third quarter of Game 3 of the first round of the NBA playoffs against the Dallas Mavericks on April 23, 2010, at the AT&T Center. less

The Spurs' Manu Ginobili leaves the court after being hit in the nose during the third quarter of Game 3 of the first round of the NBA playoffs against the Dallas Mavericks on April 23, 2010, at the AT&T ... more

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The Spurs' Manu Ginobili wears a bandage prior to Game 4 of the first round of the NBA playoffs against the Dallas Mavericks on April 25, 2010, at the AT&T Center.

The Spurs' Manu Ginobili wears a bandage prior to Game 4 of the first round of the NBA playoffs against the Dallas Mavericks on April 25, 2010, at the AT&T Center.

The Spurs' Manu Ginobili sits on the bench during Game 5 of the first round of the NBA playoffs against the Dallas Mavericks on April 27, 2010, at the American Airlines Center in Dallas. The Mavericks won 103-81. less

The Spurs' Manu Ginobili sits on the bench during Game 5 of the first round of the NBA playoffs against the Dallas Mavericks on April 27, 2010, at the American Airlines Center in Dallas. The Mavericks won ... more

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The Spurs' Manu Ginobili drives to the basket around the Dallas Mavericks' Erick Dampier during first half action of Game 6 of the first round of the NBA playoffs on April 29, 2010, at the AT&T Center.

The Spurs' Manu Ginobili drives to the basket around the Dallas Mavericks' Erick Dampier during first half action of Game 6 of the first round of the NBA playoffs on April 29, 2010, at the AT&T Center.

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The Spurs' Manu Ginobili touches his bandage during the second quarter of Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals against the Phoenix Suns on May 3, 2010, in Phoenix.

The Spurs' Manu Ginobili touches his bandage during the second quarter of Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals against the Phoenix Suns on May 3, 2010, in Phoenix.

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The Spurs' Manu Ginobili scored 27 points in San Antonio's loss to the Phoenix Suns, 111-102, in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals at U.S. Airways Center in Phoenix on May 3, 2010.

The Spurs' Manu Ginobili scored 27 points in San Antonio's loss to the Phoenix Suns, 111-102, in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals at U.S. Airways Center in Phoenix on May 3, 2010.

The Spurs' Manu Ginobili sits on the bench during the first half against the Portland Trail Blazers on March 28, 2011, at the AT&T Center.

The Spurs' Manu Ginobili sits on the bench during the first half against the Portland Trail Blazers on March 28, 2011, at the AT&T Center.

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The Spurs' Manu Ginobili and Antonio McDyess sit on the bench during a timeout against the Portland Trail Blazers in the first half on March 28, 2011, at the AT&T Center.

The Spurs' Manu Ginobili and Antonio McDyess sit on the bench during a timeout against the Portland Trail Blazers in the first half on March 28, 2011, at the AT&T Center.

Photo: EDWARD A. ORNELAS, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS

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The Spurs' Manu Ginobili lies on the court as teammates Tim Duncan and Antonio McDyess (34) watch, moments after Ginobili was fouled by the Phoenix Suns' Grant Hill during the first quarter on April 13, 2011, in Phoenix. Ginobili had to leave the game. Suns' Marcin Gortat (4), of Poland, looks on. less

The Spurs' Manu Ginobili lies on the court as teammates Tim Duncan and Antonio McDyess (34) watch, moments after Ginobili was fouled by the Phoenix Suns' Grant Hill during the first quarter on April 13, 2011, ... more

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The Spurs' Manu Ginobili is checked by the trainer after running into the Phoenix Suns' Grant Hill during the first quarter on April 13, 2011, in Phoenix. Ginobili had to leave the game.

The Spurs' Manu Ginobili is checked by the trainer after running into the Phoenix Suns' Grant Hill during the first quarter on April 13, 2011, in Phoenix. Ginobili had to leave the game.

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The Spurs' Manu Ginobili looks down as the team plays the Memphis Grizzlies late in the second half of Game 1 in the first round of the NBA Playoffs at the AT&T Center on April 17, 2011. The Grizzlies won 101-98. less

The Spurs' Manu Ginobili looks down as the team plays the Memphis Grizzlies late in the second half of Game 1 in the first round of the NBA Playoffs at the AT&T Center on April 17, 2011. The Grizzlies won ... more

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The Spurs' Manu Ginobili (left) is seen with his bandaged left hand on the sidelines during a game against the Golden State Warriors at the AT&T Center on Jan. 4, 2012.

The Spurs' Manu Ginobili (left) is seen with his bandaged left hand on the sidelines during a game against the Golden State Warriors at the AT&T Center on Jan. 4, 2012.

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Spurs guard Manu Ginobili reacts during the first half against the Golden State Warriors on Jan. 4, 2012, in San Antonio. Ginobili is scheduled to have surgery to repair a broken bone in his left hand.

Spurs guard Manu Ginobili reacts during the first half against the Golden State Warriors on Jan. 4, 2012, in San Antonio. Ginobili is scheduled to have surgery to repair a broken bone in his left hand.

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The Spurs' Manu Ginobili recovers from hand surgery while attending a game against the Denver Nuggets at the AT&T Center on Jan. 7, 2012.

The Spurs' Manu Ginobili recovers from hand surgery while attending a game against the Denver Nuggets at the AT&T Center on Jan. 7, 2012.

The Spurs' Manu Ginobili (standing), joined by teammates Tiago Splitter (from left), Tim Duncan and Matt Bonner, reacts to a call against teammate Danny Green in the closing moments of the game against the Denver Nuggets on Jan. 7, 2012. Spurs won 121-117. less

The Spurs' Manu Ginobili (standing), joined by teammates Tiago Splitter (from left), Tim Duncan and Matt Bonner, reacts to a call against teammate Danny Green in the closing moments of the game against the ... more